Photoprotection and skin self-examination in primary attention users: the impact of smartphone as a tool for education
- Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology
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Ricardo Tadeu Villa,1 Ana Carolina Fortes Braga Brederodes Villa,1 Maria do Rosário da Silva Ramos Costa,1 Ana Beatriz Costa Brito,2 Brenna Carolina Sousa Braga,2 Eliana Mika Yamaguchi,3 Magnus Falk4
Abstract
1.1 Introduction "mobile health" consists in using electronic devices to support health.
1.2 Objectives observe photoprotection, skin self-examination and compare the impact of multimedia presentation to Whatsapp messages on these habits in primary attention.
1.3 Methodology experimental study, envolving 300 users. First moment: SEPI (Sun Exposure and Protection Index) and SSEAS (Self Skin-Examination Attitudes Scale) were applied and a presentation was performed. Second moment (8 weeks):150 users received photoprotection and self-examination messages. Third moment:300 re-answered questionnaires. Differences were analysed using t test andlinear regression.
1.4 Results 39.66% used sunscreen always/frequently and, in intervention, ascended to 47.91% (p=0.0014) without change in control. Self-examination was a priority for 48.67% and increased to 73.91% in control (p=0.0179) and 69.8% (p=0.0001) in intervention, without difference.
1.5 Conclusion photoprotection remained low and self-examination became priority for two-thirds (without difference between groups).
Keywords
mobile health, skin cancer, photoprotection, education, skin diseases, photoprotection, decisive stimulus, transforming knowledge, smartphones
